Position Overview

The Director of Development and Communications (DODC) works to build and maintain relationships with current and prospective donors, government funders, key partners and collaborators, and the general public Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the DODC develops and implements comprehensive short-term and long-term fundraising plans, including solicitations and management of government and foundation grants, annual appeals, corporate donations, and special events

The Director will lead the organization’s dynamic fundraising vehicles and find ways to innovate, expand, and connect with new donors With the support of a development team, including an Associate Director of Development, Community and Donor Engagement Manager, Special Events Coordinator, and our vital volunteers, this position is responsible for government and private grant solicitation and management, with an annual private revenue goal of $1 5 million, additional government grant solicitation and management, and plays a critical role in building community support for VCH’s housing, programs, and community vision

As an effective spokesperson for the organization, the DODC is strategic in its ability to interweave stories, news, and advocacy pillars into all forms of communication, creating and sharing materials that reflect the VCH mission and principles Working closely with the Board of Directors on fund development projects, the director will ensure mission and brand alignment on all activities, empowering others to serve as spokespeople, too

What We Do

VCH currently owns, manages and operates 252 units of affordable and supportive housing and an additional 28 units of short-term housing for families and transition aged youth experiencing homelessness Seventy-five percent (75%) of our housing is affordable to households with incomes less than 50% of the median income Our housing includes high-quality services for individuals having experienced chronic homelessness

Roots to Grow

Transitional housing for up to 36 months for youth ages 18-24 years old

Live-In Resident Coordinators

On-Site Case Management

Education Services

Employment Services

Westminster tlc

Short-term housing for families who are experiencing homelessness

Apartment style housing for 8 families

Case management, tutoring, money mgmt , securing permanent housing and on site educational programs

After School

Free academic-focused after school programming for elementary school aged children

Available to local families and surrounding neighborhoods

Westside youth Academy

Flexible vocational training, academic, and leadership development for youth ages 18-24On-site high school in partnership with John Muir Charter SchoolIndividualized instruction and support in earning a diploma or GED